Fire supervisor demographics and statistics in the US
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Fire supervisor gender statistics
18.3% of fire supervisors are women and 81.7% of fire supervisors are men.
- Male, 81.7%
- Female, 18.3%
Fire supervisor gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Male | 81.7% |
| Female | 18.3% |
Fire supervisor gender pay gap
Women earn 98¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,414
Female income
$55,078
Fire supervisor gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in fire supervisor positions over time. Currently, 18.3% of fire supervisors are female.
Fire supervisor gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 76.35% | 23.65% |
| 2011 | 86.04% | 13.96% |
| 2012 | 85.00% | 15.00% |
| 2013 | 75.70% | 24.30% |
| 2014 | 77.85% | 22.15% |
| 2015 | 85.07% | 14.93% |
| 2016 | 81.23% | 18.77% |
| 2017 | 82.67% | 17.33% |
| 2018 | 77.25% | 22.75% |
| 2019 | 83.88% | 16.12% |
| 2020 | 79.91% | 20.09% |
| 2021 | 81.70% | 18.30% |
Fire supervisor related jobs gender ratio
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Supervisor | 82% | 18% |
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Fire supervisor demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among fire supervisors is White, which makes up 77.0% of all fire supervisors. Comparatively, 8.1% of fire supervisors are Hispanic or Latino and 5.9% of fire supervisors are Unknown.
- White, 77.0%
- Hispanic or Latino, 8.1%
- Unknown, 5.9%
- Black or African American, 5.7%
- Asian, 2.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.0%
Fire supervisor race
| Fire supervisor race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 77.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.1% |
| Unknown | 5.9% |
| Black or African American | 5.7% |
| Asian | 2.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.0% |
Fire supervisor race and ethnicity over time
See how fire supervisor racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Fire supervisor race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 81.34% | 8.47% | 0.80% | 7.79% |
| 2011 | 81.19% | 7.60% | 0.49% | 7.38% |
| 2012 | 82.98% | 7.50% | 1.27% | 5.01% |
| 2013 | 82.02% | 6.50% | 1.24% | 6.87% |
| 2014 | 80.87% | 7.83% | 1.65% | 6.33% |
| 2015 | 81.81% | 5.99% | 0.65% | 8.25% |
| 2016 | 79.79% | 7.59% | 1.31% | 8.36% |
| 2017 | 81.70% | 6.50% | 1.09% | 6.88% |
| 2018 | 82.66% | 5.97% | 1.10% | 6.83% |
| 2019 | 83.17% | 5.60% | 0.76% | 6.36% |
| 2020 | 81.33% | 5.02% | 0.78% | 5.93% |
| 2021 | 76.97% | 5.71% | 2.25% | 8.14% |
Fire supervisor wage gap by race
According to our data, hispanic or latino fire supervisors have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. White fire supervisors have the lowest average salary at $53,681.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $55,721 |
| White | $53,681 |
| Black or African American | $56,340 |
| Asian | $55,427 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $61,173 |
Average fire supervisor age
See how the average age of fire supervisors varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Fire supervisor age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 48 | |
| White | 50 | |
| Asian | 45 | |
| Hispanic or Latino | 47.5 |
Fire supervisor age breakdown
The average age of fire supervisors is 40+ years years old, representing 89% of the fire supervisor population.
Fire supervisor age breakdown
| Fire Supervisor Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 89% |
| 30-40 years | 11% |
| 20-30 years | 0% |
Fire supervisor educational attainment
The most common degree for fire supervisors is associate degree, with 32% of fire supervisors earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 30% and bachelor's degree degree at 23%.
- Associate, 32%
- Bachelor's, 30%
- High School Diploma, 23%
- Master's, 4%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Fire supervisors by degree level
| Fire supervisor degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 32% |
| Bachelor's | 30% |
| High School Diploma | 23% |
| Master's | 4% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Fire supervisor wage gap by degree level
According to the data, fire supervisors with a Bachelor's degree earn more than those without, at $64,842 annually. With a Associate degree, fire supervisors earn a median annual income of $56,145 compared to $50,560 for fire supervisors with an High School Diploma degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| High School Diploma or Less | $50,560 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $64,842 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $56,145 |
Fire supervisor employment statistics
Most fire supervisors work for a private in the government industry.
Company size where fire supervisors work
Below, you can see the size of companies where fire supervisors work.
Fire supervisor jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 18% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 18% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 6% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 30% |
| > 10,000 employees | 24% |
Fire supervisor jobs by company type
Employees with the fire supervisor job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most fire supervisors prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Fire supervisor jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 3% |
| Public | 23% |
| Private | 58% |
| Government | 16% |
Fire supervisor jobs by industry
The most common industries for fire supervisors are government, manufacturing and professional.
Fire supervisor industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Government | 13% |
| Manufacturing | 13% |
| Professional | 12% |
| Technology | 10% |
| Fortune 500 | 9% |
| Hospitality | 7% |
| Energy | 5% |
| Utilities | 5% |
| Construction | 5% |
| Non Profits | 4% |
| Education | 2% |
| Telecommunication | 2% |
| Real Estate | 2% |
| Health Care | 2% |
| Media | 1% |
| Transportation | 1% |
| Automotive | 1% |
| Retail | 1% |
| Insurance | 1% |
| Finance | 1% |
Fire supervisor turnover and employment statistics
Fire supervisor unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for fire supervisors between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Fire supervisor unemployment rate by year
| Year | Fire supervisor unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1.07% |
| 2011 | 2.15% |
| 2012 | 1.93% |
| 2013 | 0.92% |
| 2014 | 1.21% |
| 2015 | 1.01% |
| 2016 | 0.57% |
| 2017 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 0.79% |
| 2019 | 0.36% |
| 2020 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 1.83% |
Average fire supervisor tenure
The average fire supervisor stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 261 fire supervisors resumes in Zippia's database.
Fire supervisor tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 18% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 14% |
| 5-7 years | 17% |
| 8-10 years | 5% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Fire supervisor LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of fire supervisors that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Fire Supervisor | 6.87% | - |
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Chief Of Harbor Patrol | 10.94% | 33,688 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Similar fire supervisor jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Protection Lead | 6.90% | 66,476 |
| Chief Of Harbor Patrol | 10.94% | 33,688 |
| Correctional Officer Lieutenant | 18.30% | 55,981 |
Foreign languages spoken by fire supervisors
The most common foreign language among fire supervisors is Spanish at 33.3%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Urdu at 16.7% and Arabic is the third-most popular at 16.7%.
- Spanish, 33.3%
- Urdu, 16.7%
- Arabic, 16.7%
- Hindi, 16.7%
- Nepali, 16.7%
Fire supervisor languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 33.3% |
| Urdu | 16.7% |
| Arabic | 16.7% |
| Hindi | 16.7% |
| Nepali | 16.7% |